4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€85
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Glasgow will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
Of the 4 trains that leave Peterborough for Glasgow on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 449 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Peterborough to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 449 km
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€97 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Peterborough to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41049+ Y39411 | On time 8:52 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h43 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C41053+Y39427 | On time 9:51 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h43 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C41110+Y39442 | On time 10:51 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h47 | 3:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C41062+Y39458 | On time 11:51 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h46 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C41115+Y39477 | On time 12:52 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h44 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C41072+Y39225 | On time 1:52 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h45 | 6:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Glasgow
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Trains from Peterborough to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €58 but you can travel from only €35 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 449 km distance in 4h 46m.
Distance 449 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Peterborough to Glasgow trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Peterborough and Glasgow from €35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Peterborough to Glasgow
Passengers wishing to visit the westerly Scottish city from Peterborough will find rail services a great choice. Departures begin not long after 07:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day, at least once per hour, until 7:00 p.m. Only one service along the 320-mile route is direct, with all other services requiring one change at Edinburgh Waverley. The journey can take as little as four hours 24 minutes.
Which train companies travel from Peterborough to Glasgow?
The majority of trains operating between Peterborough and Glasgow are offered by London North Eastern Railway (LNER). LNER is a British company running long-distance services on the East Coast Main Line, connecting London to the north east of England and Scotland. Services onboard include both trolley services and a cafe bar, WiFi, reserved and priority seating and power sockets on every table. Over the weekend, some indirect services are offered by Cross Country.
How long is the train from Peterborough to Glasgow?
The fastest train service between Peterborough and Glasgow completes the 320-mile route in just four hours 24 minutes and involves a quick transfer at Edinburgh Waverley. Journey times vary slightly but most complete the route in under five and a half hours.
How many trains are there from Peterborough to Glasgow?
Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect at least one departure per hour from 7:00 a.m. through to 7:00 p.m. On weekdays, passengers can expect one direct train. All other services are indirect but indirect services often complete the journey more quickly. Scheduled service continues over the weekend, though there is no direct train and the times of departure are slightly different.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Peterborough to Glasgow?
Departure train station: All trains depart from Peterborough station. The station is within walking distance of the city centre, close to the Queensgate shopping centre. Within the station, passengers can expect to find a newsagent and a cafe, a First Class lounge, customer services, toilets and car and bike parking. The station is readily served by many local bus routes.
Arrival train station: All trains from Peterborough to Glasgow terminate at Glasgow Queen Street station. Located in the centre of the city, Queen Street is within walking distance of both Glasgow Central and High Street stations. Outside the station, passengers will find two taxi ranks, making onward travel easy for all.
FAQs: Trains from Peterborough to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Peterborough to Glasgow
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ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
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Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available between ticket office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Beith Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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